An Examiner Who Discovers Unequal Movement or Uneven Gluteal Skinfolds

question 29

Multiple Choice

An examiner who discovers unequal movement or uneven gluteal skinfolds during the Ortolani maneuver would then:

• A) tell the parents that one leg may be longer than the other, but they will equal out by the time the infant is walking.
• B) alert the physician that the infant has a dislocated hip.
• C) inform the parents and physician that molding has not taken place.
• D) suggest that, if the condition does not change, surgery to correct vision problems may be needed.

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